Palmer's Cocoa Butter Natural Bronze Body Lotion 250mL
Body Moisturizer

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Natural Bronze Body Lotion 250mL

Palmer's
29Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
55% Natural38% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

DihydroxyacetoneMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Benzyl Benzoate
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Body Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • DihydroxyacetoneRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 ha…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural38% synthetic
16 natural 2 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural, 7% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants3 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient6:Isopropyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol
type of chemical entity5:Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
fragrance4:Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.